Property taxes in Somerset County, New Jersey
Homes in Somerset County pay about 1.81% of their value in property taxes each year, or about $13,569 on a home at the local median sale price of $749,676. That’s lower than the typical county in New Jersey (2.10%).
Effective rate1.81%Of home value per year
Rank in New Jersey#15 of 211 = highest rate
Tax at the median sale price$13,569On $749,676
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Effective property tax rate1.22% – 1.65%1.72% – 1.89%1.91% – 2.18%2.26% – 2.32%2.34% – 2.93%
Click a county for its figure. County outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.
Estimated yearly and monthly tax by home price
| Home price | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $4,525 | $377 |
| $400,000 | $7,240 | $603 |
| $600,000 | $10,860 | $905 |
| $800,000 | $14,480 | $1,207 |
| $1,000,000 | $18,100 | $1,508 |
Towns in Somerset County
| Town | Effective rate | Tax on $400,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Bedminster Twp | 1.249% | $4,996 |
| Bernards Twp | 1.711% | $6,844 |
| Bernardsville Boro | 1.947% | $7,788 |
| Bound Brook Boro | 2.235% | $8,940 |
| Branchburg Twp | 1.737% | $6,948 |
| Bridgewater Twp | 1.829% | $7,316 |
| Far Hills Boro | 1.231% | $4,924 |
| Franklin Twp | 1.748% | $6,992 |
| Green Brook Twp | 2.165% | $8,660 |
| Hillsborough Twp | 2.083% | $8,332 |
| Manville Boro | 2.140% | $8,560 |
| Millstone Boro | 2.030% | $8,120 |
| Montgomery Twp | 2.060% | $8,240 |
| North Plainfield Boro | 2.595% | $10,380 |
| Peapack Gladstone Boro | 1.631% | $6,524 |
| Raritan Boro | 2.009% | $8,036 |
| Rocky Hill Boro | 2.071% | $8,284 |
| So Bound Brook Boro | 2.645% | $10,580 |
| Somerville Boro | 2.581% | $10,324 |
| Warren Twp | 1.841% | $7,364 |
| Watchung Boro | 2.031% | $8,124 |
Why New Jersey towns differ
In New Jersey each municipality sets its own rate, and school and county budgets are split among towns, so two neighboring towns can differ by a full percentage point or more. Use the town rate for a specific home.
Questions
What is the property tax rate in Somerset County, New Jersey?
About 1.81% of a home’s value per year, based on U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Somerset County?
About $7,240 a year, or $603 a month.
Counties in New Jersey with similar rates
More for Somerset County
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.